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Nick Murray

Nick is a 35-year-old Professional Guide from Zimbabwe. He attended high school in Zimbabwe and university in South Africa where he graduated with a Bsc. in Zoology. He has guided throughout Zimbabwe and has toured in Mozambique, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Tanzania. He is experienced in wildlife management, game ranching and game capture.

His wildlife career began as a learner guide from 1988-1990 at Fothergill island, conducting game viewing from vehicles during his vacations from university. In 1990 he earned his learner guides license. From 1991-1994 he was a game ranch manager. He was involved in the development of an ostrich farm and got his license for game capture. In 1991 he earned his full license.

From 1995-1998 he was a freelance guide in various lodges and camps in the Kariba, Hwange, and Mana Pools areas. He also served as an examiner/observer on the board for the Professional Guides proficiency test.

Nick is married to Desiree Catterall, another Zimbabwe Professional guide, and between them they have 26 years experience in the Bush. This offers you the unique opportunity to have a husband and wife professional private guiding team and they are ideal guides for large groups or families with children.

Now parents of young Jed, Nick and Desiree have their own photographic safari company in the Zambezi Valley where they will personally guide you on a journey down the Zambezi River in the Mana Pools National Park. Mana Pools is a world heritage site and one of the most beautiful parks in Africa. Walking and canoeing amongst the elephants is an experience like no other. They can also guide you on your trip around Africa insuring that you have a quality experience at each camp.

Guided Safaris with Nick Murray

1. 11 Day Call of the Wild Safari to Zimbabwe - $3,995.00
This is a signature Africa Adventure Company safari where we combined the active game viewing ventures of walking in Matusadona and canoeing in Mana Pools, Zimbabwe. You may have an exclusive group from 2 persons up to 6 persons per guide. Accommodations are first class, private mobile tents and a lodge, both in the parks....view safari


2. 4 Day Canoe Trip Down the Zambezi River - From $1,250.00
A privately guided canoe safari takes you through the wild Zambezi River. You will paddle your way past crossing elephants and hippo pools while other game wanders to the river throughout the day. Each evening you will set up camp on the banks of the Zambezi enjoying excellent meals, cocktails, and breath-taking scenery with your own professional guide. This is truly one of the most exciting activities in all of Africa!...view safari


3. 12 Day Legends of Zimbabwe Flying Safari - From $2,875.00
This safari is an introduction to the game parks of Zimbabwe where we have specifically chosen smaller, personalized accommodations that we feel will offer some of our most intimate guiding experiences as they are all owner-run. The quality of guiding is exceptional - this is a program where you are staying in camps that do not take more than 12-16 persons. You are flying between the parks using scheduled flights and going out with the various resident guides at each camp....view safari


4. 17 Day Call of the Wild Safari to Botswana and Zimbabwe - 7,995.00
This is a signature AAC safari where we have combined the terrific wildlife of Moremi Reserve and the Okavango Delta with the active game viewing ventures of walking and canoeing in Matusadona and Mana Pools in Zimbabwe....view safari